Catalina 390 vs 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 — Comparison
2013 Beneteau Figaro 3
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Catalina 390 | 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Beneteau |
| Year | 1997–2003 | 2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | VPLP / Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.89 m (39.0 ft) | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) |
| LWL | 10.21 m (33.5 ft) | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,256 kg (18,201 lbs) | 3,450 kg (7,606 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,266 kg (7,200 lbs) | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 65.5 m² (705 ft²) | 65.0 m² (700 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 35 HP | 20 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 114 L (30.1 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 265 L (70.0 gal) | 40 L (10.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 2 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Catalina 390 and 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Catalina 390 is a 1990s design by Catalina from USA, while the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The Catalina 390 was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 was designed by VPLP / Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost.
In terms of size, the Catalina 390 measures 11.89m (39.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.76m, compared to the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 at 10.10m (33.1ft) with a 3.40m beam. The Catalina 390 is 1.79m longer than the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3. The Catalina 390 displaces approximately 139% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Catalina 390 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.29 and 65.5 m² of sail area. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3, with an SA/D of 28.93 and 65.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Catalina 390 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has a comfort ratio of 11.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.90. The ballast ratios are 39.6% for the Catalina 390 and 43.5% for the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Catalina 390 provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 265L of water capacity and 114L of fuel. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 offers 2 berths in 1 cabin with 40L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Catalina 390 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Catalina 390 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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